1001RB II & Bergantino 2x10

I currently have the older model 1001RB and a Bergantino 2x10. I find that I can only turn up to a certain point before the cab starts farting. I was wondering if it would be worth upgrading to the newer 1001RB II model so that I can get an extra 180 watts at 8ohms. Would the extra watts make a big difference? Anyone using this current configutation?

I really wish that Jim B. would offer this cabinet in a 4 ohm version, also. I really don't understand why he doesn't I would have one by now if it were so.

My guess would be a power issue. I'm not certain that the extra watts would even do it. The Bergantino's are pretty watt hungry.

But I've got a friend that uses an Aguilar DB750, which is rated at 750 watts @ 4 ohms into a Berg HT210 and his rig never sounds bad at all. I'm thinking that the 750 must only be putting out 375-400 watts, at the most, into his HT210 so I'm just not sure here.

You might want to call or email Jim Bergantino. He's a VERY SUPER GUY. He's always answered my email within an hour or two. I understand that he's quite accessable by phone also. He's one of "the tops" in customer service. And that is a very sweet sounding cabinet that you have.

Originally posted by Jerry J You might want to call or email Jim Bergantino. He's a VERY SUPER GUY. He's always answered my email within an hour or two. I understand that he's quite accessable by phone also. He's one of "the tops" in customer service. And that is a very sweet sounding cabinet that you have.

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What Jerry J said. Jim told me that for many issues he prefers phone to email: easier for him to diagnose a situation.

Re the HT210: I use just that at many rehearsals (with drummer!) and it keeps up just fine. It's powered by one channel of a Stewart World 2.1, which gives it roughly 400W.

A few months ago, I jammed with a drummer and a guitarist using this setup. The guitarist asked me if I was using an octave divider! He's been in a bunch of gigging bands, but apparently he's not used to hearing strong fundamental from a bass rig.

I've noticed that when i run my bass through my DB680 and use the 1001rb as a power amp that the cab doesnt fart. I am able to play louder. It seems like the cab gets more power when I run this setup. Anyone have a clue as to why this happens?

Originally posted by chingon I've noticed that when i run my bass through my DB680 and use the 1001rb as a power amp that the cab doesnt fart. I am able to play louder. It seems like the cab gets more power when I run this setup. Anyone have a clue as to why this happens?

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It tells me that the problem lies with the preamp of your 1001RB, and not the power amp or bass or speaker cabinet...